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The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies at the University of Basel invites applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 32,000 each, beginning April 1, 2027. These grants are intended to support promising junior researchers in developing a PhD project and preparing applications for follow-up funding. The selection process follows the University of Basel's principles on diversity and inclusion, aiming to be family-friendly, equality-oriented, nondiscriminatory, and accessible, while promoting diversity in all its dimensions.

Tasks

  • Develop a dissertation project in literary studies or a closely related field during the grant period.
  • Prepare and submit a competitive application for follow-up funding or project employment to appropriate institutions within six months, to enable seamless continuation of the dissertation with third-party funding.
  • Participate actively in the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies, including seminars, doctoral colloquia, retreats, and study days.
  • Engage in academic exchange with other doctoral students and receive feedback on work in progress.

Requirements

  • You have an outstanding MA degree (or equivalent) in one of the philologies represented at the Department of Languages and Literatures or in a related field.
  • You have already developed a dissertation project that will make a significant contribution to your field.
  • You wish to become an active member of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies.
  • Your MA grade is at least 5.0 in the Swiss system, rounded to one tenth; for other grading systems, refer to the program's website.
  • The official degree certificate must be submitted by February 9, 2027.
  • You must contact possible supervisors (Professors of the Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Basel) and conduct orientation interviews before applying.
  • You must present a confirmation of supervision no later than the interview.
  • Applications from those who already have a doctoral degree or are at an advanced stage of their doctoral studies will not be considered.
  • Start-up grantees must enroll as doctoral students at the University of Basel and automatically become members of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies.

Benefits

  • One-year start-up grant of CHF 32,000, paid in two half-yearly tranches of CHF 16,000 each (with evaluation).
  • Excellent conditions for writing dissertations in literary studies and related fields.
  • Opportunities to participate in seminars, doctoral colloquia, retreats, and study days.
  • Support for conference participation, research trips, archival travel, and financial support for organizing own events.
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Über uns
Die Universität Basel ist eine international ausgerichtete Schweizer Hochschule mit einem breiten Angebot an Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen in Natur-, Geistes-, Sozial- und Rechtswissenschaften, Medizin sowie Wirtschaft. Neben der akademischen Ausbildung betreibt sie Forschung in zahlreichen Disziplinen. Zielgruppen sind Studieninteressierte, Studierende, Doktorierende und Wissenschaftler.
Das Team

The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies is part of the Department of Languages and Literatures, which includes Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies, German Studies, French Studies, Ibero-Romance Studies, Italian Studies, Nordic Studies, Slavic Studies, and Eastern European Studies. The program currently has about 45 doctoral students, half with an international background, and focuses on literary and cultural theory, the history of literary forms, arts and media, forms of knowledge, and cultural practice.

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